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Newton County

Arkansas · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 1,076 students, in a county of 7,112 residents.

Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
1,076
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,986
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.8%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
479 students · 3 districts in Newton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Newton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
50
18.7% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJasperElementaryPK-06271·
WESTERN GROVE K-12 SCHOOLWestern GroveOtherKG-12241·
JASPER HIGH SCHOOLJasperHigh07-12208·
MT. JUDEA K-12 SCHOOLMt. JudeaOtherPK-12184·
DEER K-12 SCHOOLDeerOtherPK-12172·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Newton County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Newton County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,076.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Newton County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high, 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Newton County?
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Newton County, serving approximately 479 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Newton County?
Newton County has roughly 7,112 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Newton County?
Median household income in Newton County is $48,986, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 14.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Newton County?
Approximately 15.7% of adults 25 and older in Newton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Newton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 82.8% of students in Newton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 72.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton County schools?
Across Newton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 6.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Newton County?
Newton County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Newton County is owner-occupied?
Newton County has about 4,099 housing units, of which roughly 76.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data